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Comparison of HPV genotyping by type-specific PCR and sequencing.
Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz - 1 Feb 2010
Carvalho Nara de Oliveira, del Castillo Dora Méndez, Perone Carlos, Januário José Nélio, Melo Victor Hugo de, Brasileiro Filho Geraldo
Abstract excerpt
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the most common sexually transmitted disease worldwide and there is a strong link between certain high-risk viral types and cervical carcinogenesis. Although there are several typing methods, it is still unclear which test is the best. This study compared the effectiveness of type-specific PCR (TS-PCR) and sequencing, with a focus on their clinical application. A total of...
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